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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.14, 1,087.55 and 434.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.14, 1,087.55 and 434.05 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.14 : 1,087.55 = 434.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.14/1,087.55 = 434.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.14x = 1,087.55 × 434.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.14x = 472,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,051.08/788.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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